Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,830 when living on campus and $20,987 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,706 when living on campus and $31,863 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,218 | $1,600 | $10,337 | $10,212 |
| East Georgia State College | $2,736 | $9,088 | $1,585 | $14,525 | $12,434 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| Augusta University | $8,122 | $23,500 | $1,240 | $16,881 | $16,863 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Stone Mountain | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $5,527 | $16,403 | $1,506 | $14,797 | $13,954 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,527 for in-state students and $16,403 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by 0.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Augusta University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,500 and East Georgia State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,088 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,219 | $5,498 | $16,218 |
| East Georgia State College | $2,736 | $9,088 | $2,736 | $9,088 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Augusta University | $8,122 | $23,500 | $8,122 | $23,500 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Stone Mountain | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,527 | $16,403 | $5,527 | $16,403 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,845 for state residents and $17,209 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Augusta University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,772 and Columbus State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,394.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Savannah State University | $6,120 | $18,852 | $6,120 | $18,852 |
| East Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| Augusta University | $6,734 | $20,002 | $6,734 | $20,002 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Stone Mountain | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,845 | $17,209 | $6,845 | $17,209 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,797 when a student lives on campus and $13,954 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Savannah State University | $9,620 | $717 | $7,762 | $2,450 | - |
| East Georgia State College | $9,858 | $4,667 | $7,767 | $4,667 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| Augusta University | $11,935 | $4,946 | $11,176 | $5,687 | - |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Stone Mountain | - | ||||
| Average | $10,669 | $4,129 | $9,207 | $4,747 | - |